NEERAJA NARAYANAN
10052 Sperryville Pike
Culpeper, VA 22701
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Versatile, results-oriented senior software engineer with demonstrated success
in application architecture, software development, and project leadership.
Ability to manage projects from inception to completion. Proven expertise and
strong ability to increase reliability, maximize productivity, and introduce
system efficiencies. Expertise in aligning technology services with business
goals. Highly qualified with exceptional communication skills to effectively
resolve problems and provide superior customer service in a deadline-driven
environment. Aspire to learn new technologies faster.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Software Engineering; Software Development Life Cycle; Systems Analysis
Systems Integration; Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis; Quality Assurance
Process Improvement; Requirements Definition; Design Solutions
Project Management; Strategic and Tactical Planning; Problem Resolution
Documentation; Team Training; Production Support
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Languages: Core JAVA, JSP, Servlets, J2EE, JUnit
Databases: Oracle, MySQL
Software: 4 Test, SilkTest, Weblogic, Webservices, CMMI 5 process, UML, JMS,
Spring, Axis, Resin & Apache, Rmock, Ant,WLI, AJAX,CVS, SVN, Struts like
framework, MS project, Sharepoint
Platforms: Microsoft Windows (Vista, XP), UNIX
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Saksoft, Inc., U.S. 2006 - Present
Lead Consultant
Client: TransUnion Interactive Inc, San Luis Obispo, CA
Serve as Technical Lead; gather application requirements, analyze existing
systems, perform quality assurance, and fix software bugs. Resolve post-release
and production issues, develop design, and implement functionality improvements,
extensive product documentation, and data modeling diagrams. Perform system fine
tuning, code integration, unit testing, and application build. Monitor
development procedures from initiation to deployment to ensure that software
defects were properly identified, documented, tested, and corrected. Oversee team
coordination, task allocation, and project management.
* Designed and developed a comprehensive range of security solutions for a world
leader in credit reporting.
* Successfully completed several projects to ensure seamless integration of BEA
applications.
* Interfaced with the client, communicated progress, and provided overall
project management support to successfully deliver milestones on time and within
budget.
* Suggested enhancements to the product that improved software reliability,
security, performance, and functionality for clients for a complex Web-based
application.
* Recognized as a valuable resource on project team.
Saksoft, Inc., India 2004 - 2006
Consultant
Client: Wausau Financial Systems Inc, WI, U.S. (2006)
Studied the application and structuring of the automation scripting scope.
Interacted with client in base lining functional areas of the application.
Coordinated the script development and execution, code delivery, and
implementation, development of automation scripting for performance and
functional regression testing using SilkTest Tool with respect to the manual
testing done by them.
* Successfully completed SilkTest automation project on schedule and according
to quality standards.
Client: ABN AMRO Bank, Taiwan (2004 - 2005)
Coordinated with the client in requirement collection and analysis, compiled the
BRD and obtained the formal sign-off from the client. Performed the initial
estimation using the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Created the schedule in
Microsoft project and assigned tasks to the team members and team coordination to
achieve the target. Actively participated in the coding and unit testing
activities. Developed CMMI documentation and oversaw CMMI auditing, onsite
project implementation, and offshore client support.
* Completed and implemented a 4-phase project with the introduction of a new
card type and promotion program, changed the original redemption
methodology/point calculation, and generated various output.
* Effectively revamped the existing eBIMS application.
Rans Brainwave Automation Pvt., Ltd, Chennai, India 2003 - 2004
Senior Programmer
Client: CheckDiscounts.com
Performed requirement study and analysis; assisted the database team in defining
the database objects and creating the database schema. Developed the project
integration build and client side project implementation.
* Instrumental in coding, unit, and integration testing and user manual
preparation.
Redshift Technologies Pvt., Ltd., Chennai, India 2000 - 2003
Senior Programmer/Programmer
Oversaw Logistics Management System I, II, & III for the transportation
industry; customized general package for various clients, including Thirupathi
Transport. Analyzed needs, developed requirements documents, and participated in
defining the high level design of the project. Played key role in development
team and work coordination. Highly involved in coding and database design.
* Designed the project integration build and packaging ready to install pack, a
swing-based application running MySQL as its backend.
* Produced detailed reports of receipts, payments, and Profit & Loss it incurred
by its operation for client: Thirupathi Transport.
* Developed and integrated secure Lab Maintenance, Clinical History, and
Pharmacy Maintenance for client: JK Diagnostic Center.
EDUCATION
Masters in Computer Application - Madras University, India |
